Fall River Commission on Disability Allocates $112,000 for Scholarships
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Meeting Type:
Disability Advisory Committee
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Meeting Date:
04/10/2024
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Recording Published:
04/10/2024
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
- Meeting Overview:
The Fall River Commission on Disability made financial decisions in their recent meeting, including the allocation of $112,000 for scholarships and the acceptance of an $11,000 donation from BOS Bank. The meeting also addressed issues with a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Fall River Police Department, which the commission decided to table for further review.
A notable action from the meeting was the unanimous approval to allocate $112,000 for scholarships intended for the year 2024. This amount will benefit eight scholarship recipients.
In addition to the scholarship allocation, the commission accepted an $11,000 donation from BOS Bank. This donation underscores the collaborative efforts between the commission and local businesses working towards the welfare of individuals with disabilities.
A motion was made to reject the memorandum; however, it was withdrawn to avoid potential open meeting law complaints. A decision was made to table the matter until the next meeting to ensure proper procedure and transparency.
The commission also announced the availability of over $5 million in ADA Improvement Grants for municipalities, starting May 1st. This funding opportunity, presented at a conference sponsored by the Massachusetts Office on Disability, highlights the ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act across the state.
Paul Coogan
Disability Advisory Committee Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Disability Advisory Committee
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
04/10/2024
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Recording Published:
04/10/2024
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Fall River
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